NYTimes: Treasury Faulted in Effort to Relieve Homeowners

From The New York Times:

Treasury Faulted in Effort to Relieve Homeowners

A report by the special inspector general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program said the Hardest Hit Fund has not reached many homeowners in need of aid.

http://nyti.ms/IUik1v

NYTimes: Lenders Again Dealing Credit to Risky Clients

From The New York Times:

Lenders Again Dealing Credit to Risky Clients

With the financial industry recovering and fee income reduced by new regulations, lenders are seeking to woo back less creditworthy borrowers.

http://nyti.ms/HynmqH

NYTimes: Locking In Peace of Mind

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: Locking In Peace of Mind

A lock-in agreement freezes the terms of a loan while it is being processed; this guarantee may be especially important for those refinancing.

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